KJV ORIGINAL
And if a leprosy break out abroad in the skin, and the leprosy cover all the skin of him that hath the plague from his head even to his foot, wheresoever the priest looketh;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
If a skin disease spreads all over someone's body, covering their skin from head to foot wherever the priest examines them,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes when a skin disease has spread completely over a person's entire body as observed by the priest.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the detailed laws God gave Moses about identifying and handling various skin diseases in ancient Israel. The priests served as both religious leaders and health inspectors, responsible for diagnosing skin conditions and determining if someone was clean or unclean according to ceremonial law. These laws helped protect the community's health while providing a pathway for people to be restored to fellowship.
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